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Upstanding Raises Thousands for CEF


Amber MacPherson, Alexis Cameron, Jordan Shephard and Rachel Kinghorn of 'Upstanding', the group of Bond University students selling laptop stands to fundraise for CEF. Students from rural and regional areas...

Amber MacPherson, Alexis Cameron, Jordan Shephard and Rachel Kinghorn of 'Upstanding', the group of Bond University students selling laptop stands to fundraise for CEF.

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April 19, 2024

CEF Mentor Program 2024: Meet the Mentors from AuctionsPlus


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to announce that AuctionsPlus is joining forces with the Mentor Program this year and will provide three experienced and skilled mentors to...

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April 18, 2024

Alumni Profile April 2024: Kelly Easey


Kelly Easey Local foundation: Country Education Foundation of Gunnedah Institution: University of New South Wales Course: Bachelor of Medicine / Doctor of Medicine Kelly has come a long way since...

Country Education Foundation of Australia alumnus, Kelly Easey.

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April 15, 2024

CEF Gives Aspiring Country Uni Students the Chance to Explore Charles Sturt Wagga Wagga


Country Education Foundation of Australia Manager of Partnerships, Hilary Matchett, second from the left, with CEF alumni, from left to right, Matthew Moorse, Kadee Gerhard-Scali and Laura Mannes, who are...

Country Education Foundation of Australia Manager of Partnerships, Hilary Matchett, second from the left, with CEF alumni, from left to right, Matthew Moorse, Kadee Gerhard-Scali and Laura Mannes, who are studying at Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga.

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April 8, 2024

Mental Health First Aid Training possible thanks to ‘Hand to the Land’ Fundraiser


CEF Board Directors Katie Walker, Nick Burton Taylor, Julia Burton Taylor and Peita Burton Taylor. Victoria Walker knows all too well the devastating impact mental health challenges can have in...

CEF Board Directors Katie Walker, Nick Burton Taylor, Julia Burton Taylor and Peita Burton Taylor at the 'Hand to the Land' fundraiser in Sydney on Saturday 16th March.

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March 26, 2024

Communities Across Australia Kick It For Education Equality


Students at Orange High School show off their boots during its Boot Bash event, a mufti day. Over 30 events were held by workplaces, schools and universities during the inaugural...

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March 25, 2024

Inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ Charity Auction a Scooting Success


The team at AuctionsPlus on CEF's Boot Bash day on Friday 15th March. Over $29,000 will help rural and regional students give the cost-of-living crisis ‘the boot’ following a charity...

The team at AuctionsPlus on CEF's Boot Bash day on Friday 15th March.

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March 23, 2024

CEF Helps Chelsea Stevenson Give Cost-Of-Living The Boot


Country Education Foundation of Australia alumnus, Chelsea Stevenson, says she couldn't have got as far as she has without CEF's support. Country Education of Australia (CEF) is aiming to help...

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February 29, 2024

CEF To Kick Off Charity Auction With AuctionsPlus


Country Education Foundation of Australia CEO, Wendy Mason, with AuctionsPlus CEO, Wyn Snyman. Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to announce it will hold its first ever charity...

Country Education Foundation of Australia CEO, Wendy Mason, with AuctionsPlus CEO, Wyn Snyman.

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January 24, 2024

Taking A Stand For CEF: University Students Use Project As Fundraiser


'Upstanding', the group of Bond University students selling laptop stands to fundraise for CEF. A group of Bond University students are taking a stand for regional students, selecting Country Education...

'Upstanding', the group of Bond University students selling laptop stands to fundraise for CEF.

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January 15, 2024

Save The Date: CEF To Kick Off Boot Bash In March


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to kick off the inaugural CEF Boot Bash on Friday 15th March 2024! Help rural and regional students give the cost of...

Country Education Foundation of Australia's inaugural 'Boot Bash' will be on Friday 15th March 2024.

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January 7, 2024

CEF Announces New Accommodation Partnership with Sancta Sophia College


Female students supported by Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) now have more accommodation options in Sydney, with CEF announcing a new partnership with Sancta Sophia College (Sancta). Education partner: ...

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December 20, 2023

Three Rivers Department of Rural Health Targets Better Health for the Regions


Three Rivers Pathways Co-Ordinator, Andrew O’Brien. left, with Country Education Foundation of Australia Partnerships Manager, Hilary Matchett, right, and a group of CEF-supported students studying health at Charles Sturt University,...

Three Rivers Pathways Co-Ordinator, Andrew O’Brien. left, with Country Education Foundation of Australia Partnerships Manager, Hilary Matchett, right, and a group of CEF-supported students studying health at Charles Sturt University, at its Bathurst campus.

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December 15, 2023

Heather Walker and Georgia Ditchfield Take Out Galah – CEF Photography Prize


Galah Press Editor-in-Chief Annabelle Hickson with Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Georgia Ditchfield, Heather Walker and Taleah Anderson. Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Heather Walker and Georgia Ditchfield...

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December 8, 2023

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Ilona Gray


Here is our 2023 Rising Star, Ilona Gray. | Growing up wasn\’t as simple as most for Ilona. Born in Northern Ireland, she spent the first few years of her life moving around Europe, with her parents working in the military. After moving to Australia she began home schooling aged 7 to combat the constant moving, and started online distance education in 2017 after moving to a remote location. She is now studying psychology and hopes to bring her skills back to rural communities.

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December 5, 2023

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Heather Walker


Heather Walker is one of the brightest and most committed young ladies you could meet. Passionate about teaching and agriculture, the farm girl from Grenfell is currently in her 3rd year of studying a Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies). She is heavily involved with the Grenfell Show Society and attends other shows as a sheep judge. She is also an avid photographer and hopes to one day combine her studies and her passion to educate more people about agriculture.

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2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Chloe Wilson


Here is our 2023 Young Achiever, Chloe Wilson. Chloe has come a very long way from farm life in her home town of Grenfell, NSW. She took a big gamble when she decided to leave her life on the land to pursue a career in fashion. Having completed a Bachelor of Fashion Design in Sydney, she is now working for global fashion house Camilla, and aspires to one day start her own fashion label.

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Braidwood Shearer Takes Out CEF Community Alumni Champion Award


Braidwood sheep shearer Lochie Ramm has taken out the Country Education Foundation of Australia’s Community Alumni Champion award as part of its 2023 Alumni Awards. Student: Lochie Ramm Local CEF...

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2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Inga Neilsen


Ilona Gray - 2023 Rising Star - Audi Foundation | CEF Alumni Awards Growing up in little old Braidwood, a town of just 1000 people located west of Batemans Bay...

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December 1, 2023

Donors Dig Deep To Raise Staggering $453,412 For Matched Giving


Donors right across Australia have dug deep for the local foundations of the Country Education Foundation of Australia network, raising a staggering $453,412 during this year’s Matched Giving campaign. The...

Country Education Foundation of Australia's 2023 Matched Giving campaign raised a staggering $453,412 for its local foundations.

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November 16, 2023

“A Profound Impact”: CEF Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Country Youth


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) CEO, Juliet Petersen, with founders Nick and Julia Burton Taylor at CEF's head office in Orange, NSW. Our 2021 'Founders Video', featuring Country Education...

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November 15, 2023

Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Richard Austin


Richard Austin is one of Australia’s leading management and business development experts. After leading Mutual Marketplace as General Manager, he has recently started as the CEO of OMNII. Richard is one...

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October 27, 2023

CEF Announces CEF Extra Scholarships for 2024


You might notice we have had a brand refresh for our national Scholarships program. Rest assured that with the new logo comes the same exciting 'extra' opportunities! We thought this...

Country Education Foundation of Australia has announced its CEF Extra scholarships for 2024.

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October 25, 2023

“Made us feel thought of”: Alison Southwell Reflects on CEF Impact 23 Years Later


For Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley (CEF Yass) alumni Dr Alison Southwell, the need to travel over 700 kilometres to Armidale to attend university back in 2000 seemed a stretch too far.

Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley alumni Alison Southwell, who received a grant back in 2000 that made her studies possible.

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October 24, 2023

Alumni Success Unveiled With Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has announced the winners of the 2023 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards, with five very deserving recipients claiming the honours in their respective...

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October 23, 2023

CEF Success Story Inspires Critical New Partnership with AuctionsPlus


Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Millie George, who inspired its new partnership with her current employer, AuctionsPlus. AuctionsPlus Market Operator Team Leader and Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF)...

Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Millie George, who inspired its new partnership with her current employer, AuctionsPlus.

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October 20, 2023

Jono Forrest Welcomed as CEF’s Newest Board Member


New Country Education Foundation of Australia Board member, Jono Forrest. The Board of Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has welcomed its newest member, with former CEF Snowy Monaro local...

New Country Education Foundation of Australia Board member, Jono Forrest.

October 16, 2023

From Nowra to the UN for Groove Brindley


Groove Brindley, second from the left, with fellow Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni at a special breakfast held at the University of Newcastle in August. Shoalhaven Education Fund (SEF)...

Groove Brindley with fellow Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni at a special breakfast held at the University of Newcastle in August.

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CEF and UNSW Gives Aspiring Country Uni Students Chance to See UNSW


Some of the students facilitated by the Country Education Foundation of Australia that attended the University of New South Wales Year 11 Regional Residential Program. Country Education Foundation of Australia...

Some of the students facilitated by the Country Education Foundation of Australia that attended the University of New South Wales Year 11 Regional Residential Program.

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Local Foundations Digging In for Matched Giving Campaign


Country Education Foundation of Edward River Region volunteers with Ray White Deniliquin auctioneers and the winning sand pit at the sand pit auction fundraiser for CEF Edward River at the...

Country Education Foundation of Edward River Region volunteers with Ray White Deniliquin auctioneers and the winning sand pit at the sand pit auction fundraiser for CEF Edward River at the 2023 Deni Ute Muster.

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October 13, 2023

Helping Country Youth Kick Accommodation Costs to the Curb Series: ICMS


The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is making it much more “manageable” for country students to study there by partnering with Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) to deliver...

September 24, 2023

Unlocking Opportunities: AuctionsPlus partners with Country Education Foundation of Australia


AuctionsPlus has announced a new partnership with Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Australian communities. AuctionsPlus is an independent digital trading platform...

AuctionsPlus has partnered with the Country Education Foundation of Australia.

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September 18, 2023

Helping Country Youth Kick Accommodation Costs to the Curb Series: St Martin’s


St Martin’s College is making it much easier for country students to study at Charles Sturt University (Charles Sturt) Wagga Wagga by partnering with Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF)...

September 17, 2023

Helping Country Youth Kick Accommodation Costs to the Curb Series: Dunmore Lang College


Dunmore Lang College (DLC) has put its hand up to help country students studying at Sydney’s Macquarie University by partnering with Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) to deliver accommodation...

September 9, 2023

CEF Namoi Celebrates 20 Years


Country Education Foundation of the Namoi (CEF Namoi) is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary later this year. Local Foundation: CEF of the Namoi Years Active: 20 Number of Grants...

Country Education Foundation Namoi 20th Anniversary

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September 8, 2023

Helping Country Youth Kick Accommodation Costs to the Curb Series: St Andrews College


Amid a cost-of-living crisis for rural and regional university students, the Country Education of Australia and St Andrew's College have stepped in to kick inflation to the curb and ensure...

September 2, 2023

Double Your Impact with Annual Matched Giving Campaign


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to announce the return of the local foundation Matched Giving Campaign for 2023. Thanks to to a generous private philanthropic foundation, all...

September 1, 2023

Nominations Open For 2023 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards


Nominations are now open for 2023 Audi Foundation – Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) Alumni Awards, and CEF is calling for nominations of students and alumni from each of...

August 28, 2023

CEF Gives Aspiring Country Uni Students Chance to See Charles Sturt


The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has made it possible for dozens of aspiring country students to see a university campus, with fully subsidised trips to three of Charles...

August 25, 2023

Riley Menzel Zaps Study Costs with VERTO Scholarship


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and VERTO are excited to announce six scholarship recipients undertaking an apprenticeship, traineeship or vocational education. The six 2023 VERTO – CEF Scholarships are...

August 10, 2023

CEF Gives Aspiring Country Uni Students Chance to See Swinburne University


The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has made it possible for dozens of aspiring country university students to see a university campus, with a fully subsidised trip to Swinburne...

August 8, 2023

CEF Announces Expansion Plans To Eyre Peninsula


Country Education Foundation of Australia is encouraging anyone with a passion for education to volunteer for a local CEF Foundation and make a real difference for rural and regional students...

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August 7, 2023

CEF Calls for High School Students and Community Members to attend Information Session


The Country Education Foundation of West Wyalong (CEF West Wyalong) is calling on West Wyalong and Ungarie locals to attend a community information session on Tuesday 8th August at TAFE...

August 4, 2023

Lachlan Riley Accounts for CAANZ Scholarship


Gilgandra’s Lachlan Riley has been awarded the 2023 Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand - Country Education Foundation of Australia (CAANZ - CEF) Scholarship, which he will put towards...

July 31, 2023

CEF Yass Valley Celebrates 25 Years


Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary later this year, becoming just the second CEF foundation to do so. Local Foundation: CEF Yass Valley...

Yass District Education Fund Adopts National CEF Brand


CEF Yass Valley Years Active: 25 Number of Grants Awarded: 367 Total Funding Awarded: $449,834 Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley is wholly committed to their community and driven to...

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July 24, 2023

Matthew Ready to Dig In After Gap Year


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and MH Premium Farms are excited to announce their 2023 scholarship recipient, Deniliquin’s Matthew Moorse. He is the third recipient of the Scholarship, which...

Scholarships ‘Tilt’ Regional Students in the Right Direction


Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and Tilt Renewables are excited to announce 7 x scholarships awarded to CEF recipients undertaking further education in areas related to STEM (Science, Technology,...

CEF CEO to Depart in early December


Letter from the Chairman July 2023 Dear Friends and Supporters of the Country Education Foundation of Australia, I hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on some...

July 13, 2023

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